Alabama is the only Southeastern state that denies its counties
the authority to plan for wise land use. Why? The antiquated 1901 Alabama
constitution has no provisions for sensible local government. Chris and
Helen Furger (pictured at right) were stunned to learn an industrial park
was being built next to them though their area was unincorporated. Mobile
County officials could not help them because Alabama's constitution ties
local hands on land-use planning. learn
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